TUNING IN TO TEENS - PARENTS PROGRAM

Tuning in to Teens is an evidence-based 6-week program for parents of pre/early-teens, to help understand the important developmental stage coming up, build a stronger relationship with their child and build their emotional intelligence.

There is a participant fee for this program, however I can definitely waive/discount this if it helps a parent to attend.

There is no additional support, such as interpreters or child minding, as part of this program. However if you know someone who would benefit from participating in the program but needs additional support, please do get in touch. There are a number of other programs organised in Yarra for 2019 so we can hopefully find a suitable program.

Program details

Dates: Tuesday evenings 6-8pm

Commencing 19 Feb, conclude 26 Mar

Venue: Richmond West Primary School, 25 Lennox Street, Richmond

Ideal for: Parents/carers of Gr 4-6 students at Richmond schools

Cost: $150 per couple / $100 per individual (can be waived)

Facilitators: Naomi Pullen (City of Yarra) & Naomi Gilbert (Relationships Australia Victoria)

Bookings: Visit www.tint-rwps.eventbrite.com.au and enter the password tint to reserve your place.

More information: Contact Naomi Gilbert on 0488 688 908 or ngilbert@rav.org.au

Relationships Australia Victoria is running this program in partnership with City of Yarra & Richmond West Primary School as part of the Yarra Communities that Care initiative.

Jessica Kelly

Adolescent Health Nurse

FREE ASTHMA EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES AT COHEALTH

The Community Asthma Program provides free asthma education and support for children (under 18) with asthma and their families. In Melbourne’s inner North and Western suburbs

An asthma educator works with children and their families to:

understand asthma, its signs and severity
identify triggers and learn how to control them
understand their medications and administer them correctly
develop a written asthma action plan
learn asthma first aid

The program is tailored to the individual child and family The Community Asthma educators are able to see children and parents/ carers at one of the many Cohealth sites or at home. The CAP educators are also able to visit schools, kindergartens and child care centres to educate staff to support the child.

To refer, fill out the attached referral or please contacts:

9448 6825 or CAP@cohealth.org.au

CYBERPARENT - INTERNET SAFETY

Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF) product called CyberParent which is an interactive learning tool that aims to teach parents and families about how to use the internet safely. The app was launched in 17 different languages and AMF has received overwhelmingly positive responses from the community. Since then, AMF has developed a downloadable version of CyberParent, which has just been released on the Apple App Store.

CyberParent is available in 17 different languages, which can be found in different language packs on the App Store. This includes:

Central Asia:

- Dari | دری

- Farsi | فارسی

- Pashto | افغانی

- Urdu | اُردُو

CyberParent is available to download from the App Store today! Click below to download now:

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/cyberparent/id1315897505?mt=8

SEXTING

Not sure what this is? Here is some information from the governments e-safety site https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/esafety-issues/sexting

HEALTH AND WELLBEING LINKS

As Australia’s largest national education-oriented charity, we support disadvantaged Australian children to participate fully in their education, giving them the best chance at breaking the cycle of disadvantage. Our learning support and mentoring programs help children in need to fit in at school, keep up with their peers, and build aspirations for a better future for them. The smith Family can provide financial support for families and children in need to assist them through school and education.

To get in touch with the Smith Family go to: https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/contact-us

Or call them on; 1300 326 459

Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

Information and services for young people, their families and friends as well as health professionals can be accessed through this website; www.headspace.org.au , headspace centres, online counselling service eheadspace, and postvention suicide support program headspace School Support.

Ph: 1800 650 890.

Since 1877, Berry Street has chosen to work with children, young people and families, with the most challenging and complex needs, including those for whom we are often the last resort. Last year, we helped over 18,000 of the most disadvantaged children, young people and families across our community.

We believe all children should have a good childhood, growing up feeling safe, nurtured and with hope for the future.

Services include; Family services (ChildFirst), Education and training, Family violence, Foster and Kinship care, residential care and youth services.

To contact Berry Street go to their website http://www.berrystreet.org.au/ or call them on; 9429 9266

3 million Australians are living with depression or anxiety

Beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Beyondblue has a 24hour helpline 1300 22 4636 and their website is https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation supporting young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to build better lives in Australia.

Their purpose is to ensure that young people have every opportunity to succeed in Australia. Through a combination of specialist support services, training and consultancy, knowledge sharing and advocacy, we are working to remove the barriers young people face as they make Australia their home

Dates To Remember

Important Dates 2018

January

February